proceed
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"I am therefore genuinely disappointed that some unions have chosen to proceed to ballot," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Even if that isn’t a direct sell signal at the moment, it is one reason investors should proceed with caution.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The Justice Department has defended the initiative as a lawful settlement mechanism, but federal courts have already paused parts of the program as legal challenges proceed.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
"Even criminal organizations unilaterally declare a ceasefire before the elections so that they can proceed peacefully," said Judge Alvaro Echeverry of the National Electoral Council.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Therefore, such men encounter serious problems in conducting their affairs, and meet all their dangers as they proceed, and must overcome them with their virtue.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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